EMT-B Plasma Center Medical Support Specialist

Takeda; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services within Takeda is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations and determine donor eligibility. You will work under Center Manager and Center Physician guidance, handling donor testing, adverse events, and medical guidance in a regulated setting.

Qualified candidates will have clinical experience, active state licensure (RN/LPN/EMT), CPR/AED, and complete FDA training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognised educational nursing programme with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: Emergency Medical Technician -Basic (EMT-B), Advanced (EMT-A), Intermediate (EMT-I), and Paramedic (EMT-P), Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), and Registered Nurse (RN).
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility; to include, proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing SPE.
• Evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

Skills

EMT Certification

RN/LPN License

CPR/AED Certification

Clinical Experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; nursing program equivalent

State nursing license (RN/LPN) or EMT license

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services within Takeda is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations and determine donor eligibility. You will work under Center Manager and Center Physician guidance, handling donor testing, adverse events, and medical guidance in a regulated setting.

Qualified candidates will have clinical experience, active state licensure (RN/LPN/EMT), CPR/AED, and complete FDA training.